The Backyard Bird Directory

Scarlet Tanager

High atop your backyard shade trees you just might hear the call of the scarlet tanager, “Chip-Churr.” This striking bird sports bright red and black plumage in the males, but surprisingly does a good job of keeping itself hidden from view. You just might get a glimpse as he comes down to the ground to eat the occasional worm or to snare a couple blackberries or mulberries from your bushes or feeder.